Software Developer II

Contact person for this position:

Amori Prinsloo

amori@joblinkplacement.co.za

Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za

Our client is looking for the expertise of a Software Developer II to drive the company’s mobile applications.

Job Purpose

As a Developer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining the APIs that drive the company’s mobile applications. You will also be responsible for API creation, registration and deployment. You will collaborate closely with the company’s mobile app development teams to ensure seamless integration and exceptional performance. You will also be responsible for documenting technical changes to APIs.

Job Responsibilities

API Design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design APIs that meet the requirements of the company’s mobile applications while adhering to industry best practices and standards.

API Development: Develop high-quality APIs that are efficient, scalable, and secure for use in iOS and Android applications.

API Documentation: Document new APIs and changes to APIs and raise impact on affected technical stakeholders.

Integration: Work closely with mobile app developers to ensure smooth integration of APIs, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing performance.

Testing: Conduct thorough testing and debugging of APIs to identify and resolve issues promptly.

Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation for APIs, including usage guidelines and best practices.

Security: Implement security measures and authentication protocols to protect APIs from vulnerabilities.

Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize API performance to ensure a user experience

Version Control: Manage API versions and updates, ensuring backward compatibility when necessary.

Collaboration: Collaborate with the DevOps team to deploy and maintain APIs in production environments.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree / Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field

Optional certifications advantageous

REST API / Web Services Certifications

Cloud/DevOps: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud certifications

Language-specific:  Java, Python, Node.js, or C#

Technical skills

• Proficiency in API frameworks: REST, GraphQL or SOAP
• Database skills: SQL (PostSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL (MongoDB)

Sandton, Johannesburg

Remote and Onsite

Salary as per experience